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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Upcoming Meetings

City Happenings Come join us at the Ritchie Street playground on Tuesday, November 26 as we unveil our newly painted basketball court and hold a ribbon cutting for the all abilities playground at the park. There will be games, prizes, food and fun to be had, and all are welcome to attend from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission Monday, December 9, 2024 -5:00 p.m - City Hall Monday, January 13, 2025 - 5:00 p.m - City Hall

Zoning Board of Adjustment Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall

City Board Applications The Nacogdoches City Secretary's Office is now accepting applications for the following Boards and Commissions for January 2025: Airport Advisory Board; Building Standards Commission; Health Code Advisory Committee; Industrial Development Authority Board; Main Street Advisory Board; and the Nacogdoches Cemetery Board.

You may apply to any of the Boards mentioned above by visiting our website for the fillable application, or follow the link here to apply. The Mayor and Council would like to thank all who serve for their dedication and hard work.

City Council Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - 5:30 p.m - City Hall Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 5:30 p.m - City Hall Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - 5:30 p.m - City Hall Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - 5:30 p.m - City Hall

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Finance Finance Office Receives Excellence Award The City of Nacogdoches Finance office received the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. This is an award for the 2023 audit.

Low Interest Rates secured for Nacogdoches Following the Federal Reserve lowering rates by three quarter basis points this fall and with another quarter cut in December the interest rates on some investments lowered also. To counter that we had positive certificate of deposit solicitations and were provided with interest rates that were some of the best seen and by a local institution. We were also one of the few to lock in quality rates beyond 12 months at 12, 18 and 24 months.

City Council Nacogdoches City Council Honors Local Model Train Enthusiast At this week’s meeting of the Nacogdoches City Council, Nacogdoches resident George Ellis was recognized by the City Council for his selfless work putting together the Loblolly Model Train display at the Nacogdoches Train Depot, which has taken place annually since 2011. Mayor Randy Johnson and Councilwoman Kathleen Belanger also conferred the title of Honorary City Architect onto Ellis via a special proclamation.

Staff contact: Rebecca Elliott Finance Director 936-559-2529

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Staff contact: Rhonda Lewis City Secretary 936-559-2506

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Friday Update Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Turkey Trails: Nacogdoches Voted TX's Top Thanksgiving 2024 Road Trip Destination For Families.

Poll of families asks their most soughtafter road trip destinations for this upcoming Thanksgiving.

Other top TX choices were Medina + Fort Davis.

Infographic showing the top 125 road trips this Thanksgiving#6 Nacogdoches Surrounded by the East Texas Pineywoods, Nacogdoches is a historic town with warm Southern charm. Its vibrant fall foliage and welcoming atmosphere make it a wonderful Thanksgiving retreat for families. #6 Nacogdoches Surrounded by the East Texas Pineywoods, Nacogdoches is a historic town with warm Southern charm. Its vibrant fall foliage and welcoming atmosphere make it a wonderful Thanksgiving retreat for families.

Staff contact: Ashley Morgan CVB Director 936-564-7351

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Friday Update Human Resources Current Open Positions Human Resources- Human Resources Generalist Library- Assistant Library Manager Police- Communication Dispatcher Police- Police Officer Police- Police Recruit Recreation- Part-time Recreation Assistant Utility Meter Technician Water/Waste Water Operator or Trainee

To apply, visit https://nactx.applicantpro.com/jobs/ The City of Nacogdoches is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and promotes a drug and alcohol free workplace.

Staff contact: Lane Semien HR Generalist 936-559-2527

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Nacogdoches Main Street Wassail Fest Join us for Wassail Fest on Saturday, November 30, from 11 AM to 3 PM in Downtown Nacogdoches as we celebrate Small Business Saturday with festive cheer! Our downtown merchants will be showcasing their best holiday wassail recipes, each competing for the title of Wassail Fest Champion.

How to Participate: Stop by participating businesses downtown to sample their wassail creations and vote for your top three favorites. Cast your vote by scanning the QR code on Wassail Fest posters, or pick up a paper voter card at the Visitor Center to submit by 4 PM. The winner will be crowned on the Nacogdoches Main Street Facebook page on Tuesday, December 3! While you’re enjoying the festivities, explore the unique stores throughout downtown for your holiday shopping. Let’s make this season a #ShopLocal celebration!

Main Street Christmas Movie Night Join us in downtown Nacogdoches for a festive evening at the Nacogdoches Main Street Christmas Movie Night! On Friday, December 6th at 6:30 p.m., we’re screening The Grinch for free at the CVB Stage (200 block of Pilar Street). Bring your family, friends, and blankets, and settle in for a cozy night filled with holiday magic. Enjoy a hot chocolate stand and fun dessert vendors on this fun family night out.

New Holiday Decorations Downtown The Nacogdoches Main Street Program is excited to unveil a new 12-foot lighted angel at Eugenia Sterne Park. This new addition honors the original angels, purchased by community members in memory or honor of loved ones, with a commemorative plaque listing their names at the base. To preserve the legacy of the original angels, the Nacogdoches Main Street Program will host an Angel Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, December 8th, 2024, at 5:00 PM at Eugenia Sterne Park (700 E Main St.). The event will include the unveiling of a commemorative plaque listing all the names they represented, and families and loved ones are invited to attend. Families may contact the Main Street office at 936-559-2562 if they wish to reclaim their original angel as a keepsake.

A big thank you to the City of Nacogdoches employees who worked hard to prepare downtown for the holiday season. The Parks, Public Works, Streets, and Maintenance Departments have done an incredible job!

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Staff contact: Tori Huddleston Main Street Manager 936-559-2562

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Staff contact: Tori Huddleston Main Street Manager 936-559-2562

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Historic Sites Make memories at the Loblolly Model Train Display The annual display opens the Friday after Thanksgiving (Nov. 29th) and runs for three weekends. As a special treat on opening day, Susu’s Popcorn has graciously donated free popcorn bags to give out to children (while supplies last).

Hours: Fridays & Saturdays 10am-6pm Sundays: 12pm-5pm

Upcoming Holiday Events There are so many wonderful programs and events happening at the historic sites this holiday season.

We have three amazing performances at Zion Hill.

On Tuesday, December 3rd, the SFA Choral Choir will do an a cappella holiday concert, tickets are $8 ($5 for students and seniors) and can be purchased online or at Zion Hill. On Sunday December 8th, the Purple Hulls will have two showtimes at 1:30pm and 6:00pm, tickets are $35 and can be purchased at the CVB or online. On Friday, December 19th, the Westminster Community Handbell Choir will have a free concert (registration required) at 6:00pm.

*New the Year* A Very Victorian Christmas Dinner An event we are introducing this year is a Victorian-themed Christmas Dinner at the SterneHoya House Friday, December 13th. This event will give attendees a fun way to learn about and experience what Christmas was like during the time the Hoya family occupied the home in the late 1800s and early 1900s. This event will feature a themed dinner, holiday drinks, live string music, and dance lessons (sponsored by Gobel School of Dance). As an added feature of the evening, we are encouraging guests to dress in Victorian era attire with a prize for the evening’s best dressed. Tickets for this event are limited and can be purchased at eventbrite.com or in-person at Zion Hill.

Staff contact: Veronica Amoe Historic Sites Manager 936-560-4441

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Public Library As part of the ongoing book discussion of There There, the library will provide an opportunity for families to interview and record the older members of their families in a StoryCorp-inspired program. This will take place November 22nd and December 6th.

For more information, please contact library staff at 936-559-2970. NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

The library is pleased to announce that another one of its students in the Citizenship Study Group passed the requirements for naturalization this past Tuesday!

The free citizenship class is every Wednesday at 5:30pm for adults 19+ years. No registration is required and students may join anytime.

Families can sign up to have their child(ren) receive a free book from Santa Claus. Children will receive a gift-wrapped book that they can pick up between 34:30pm on December 23rd. Families may choose between Clifford’s Christmas (0-5 years), Powwow Day or The Snowy Day (ages 5-8 years) and The Barren Grounds (ages 9-12 years). One book per child while supplies last. Registration is available on eventbrite.com. For more information, please call 936-559-2970. This program is funded (in part) by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and Texas State Library and Archives Commission (Grant # LS-253655-OLS-23).* (2024) The library’s borrowing collection includes nontraditional items, such as, family board games, fishing rods, baking and cookware, sewing machines, telescopes, backpack STEM kits, and much more.

Items from the Library of Things collection can be borrowed with the regular NPL card. Families can also access hundreds of movies and shows through the library’s streaming service, Kanopy. The library has lots of options for entertainment for the holidays!

For more information about borrowing these items, please contact the library staff at 936-559-2970.

Staff contact: Mercedes Franks Public Library Manager 936-560-4441

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Friday Update Public Works Public Works crews are currently clearing clearing the leaf route in zone 92& the brush route in zone 14.

Citizens can still haul their brush and bagged lawn debris for unlimited free dumps to the City Landfill located at 4602 N.W. Stallings Dr., with their City of Nacogdoches issued water bill and ID/DL showing proof of residence.

Brush & Yard Waste Pickup • Tree limbs and brush shall be stacked on street right-of-ways, or within 3 to 6 feet of the curb or street. o Stacks shall not exceed 6'L X 4'W X 4'H and be limited to three piles. o The maximum diameter of the largest limb shall not exceed 12 inches in diameter. o Brush must be stacked in front of the residence that generated the brush. o Brush placed on vacant lots or in the streets will not be picked up. o Limbs should not extend into the roadway.

Bagged yard waste o Bagged yard waste collection is "ONLY" available for residential addresses. o Bagged yard waste shall be placed within ten feet of the edge of the roadway for collection.

Yard waste must be properly bagged. o The city will only collect 20 bags per residence per week. o Bagged Yard Waste may also be disposed of at the City landfill, for no charge, provided that the: -Resident provide current copy of water bill & drivers license as proof of residence.

Staff contact: Kim Garner-Rodgers Services Coordinator 936-559-2583

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Friday Update Public Information To receive the timeliest updates on severe weather situations affecting Nacogdoches, residents are encouraged to sign up for the NacWise alert system by navigating to nacwise.com and following the prompts online. Residents may also register by phone by calling 936-715-3322.

City PIO Kevin Meyer gave a presentation to a local community group on volunteer opportunities with the City. If interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities, email meyerk@nactx.us.

City News Stories Daily Sentinel: Driver dies in crash on Tyler Road - NAC PD Asst. Chief Dan Taravella quoted

Staff contact: Kevin Meyer Public Information Officer 936-559-2937

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Residents & business owners --------------------------------------The City of Nacogdoches now requires property owners/managers to obtain a Sign Permit to display feather signs on certain commercial or multifamily apartment properties.

Bid Postings Local business owners that are interested in reviewing and being considered for city contracts should consider taking the following steps to stay informed of new opportunities.

1. Frequently check the Bid Postings page on the City of Nacogdoches website for an up to date list of open bids with the City.

FEATHER SIGN (aka teardrop) means a sign in a feather, flutter, square, teardrop, and half drop shape usually self-supported or supported by a flexible pole(s) and firmly affixed to the ground.

Feather signs are only allowed in the following districts: - B-1, B-2, B-3, & M zoning districts - R-4 districts (multifamily apartments only) A permit must be obtained from the City of Nacogdoches for all new or continued use.

Fees are $25.00 per permit application.

Sign Permit Applications are available online at: www.nactx.us/permit

Bid Postings Page: https://nactx.us/bids.aspx 2. Register to receive text or email alerts when new bids are posted by visiting the link below. Register for an account by clicking "Website Sign In" at the top right corner of the page, then choose an email and phone number for the account. Once signed in, locate the red text category "Bid Postings" , simply click the letter icon (for email alerts) or the phone icon (for texts) to sign up for those alerts.

Bid Postings Alert Signup Page: https://nactx.us/list.aspx?Mode=Subscribe#bids

Planning & Zoning Upcoming Meetings: The agenda and packet materials can be accessed online at the following link 72 hours prior to the meeting: https://www.nactx.us/agendas Planning & Zoning Commission Monday, December 9, 2024 -5:00 p.m - City Hall Monday, January 13, 2025 - 5:00 p.m - City Hall

Staff contact: Aimee Cloutier Planning Coordinator 936-559-2574

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Staff contact: Case Opperman Dir. of Public Works/ City Engineer

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Parks Department

Recreation Department

We have received the final renderings for the new playground at Robert McCrimmon Park. The existing equipment will be removed, and the installation of the new playground is planned for early 2025.

Gary, a 2 year old male cur mix spent the day working at the Recreation Center. His strengths are greeting the public and his track skills especially high jump and cross country. He is quiet and sweet with a super soft coat!

Parks and Recreation would like to invite you to the Opening Celebration at Ritchie Street Playground on Tuesday, November 26th from 11am to 1pm! Help us celebrate the installation of our All Abilities Playground and the newly painted basketball court at Ritchie Street Park by joining us for games, snacks and giveaways.

This come and go event will be fun for the whole family! Find all the details on the Parks and Recreation Facebook page.

Gary is up for adoption at the Nacogdoches Animal Shelter and is looking for his furever home! If you’re interested in adopting Gary, swing by the Animal Shelter to learn more and fill out an application.

Staff contact: Tommy Stanley Parks Manager 936-559-2960

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Staff contact: Joy Palmer Recreation Supervisor 936-559-2936

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Friday Update Animal Services Animal Services will be appearing on the first Sunday of every month at Chili’s for Pooches on the Patio. Come out and visit with one of our star animals from the shelter and get the scoop on how to be a regular or short term foster parent. You can fill out the application on our City web page or use this link.

HSNC is still working on their end of year close out and restructuring. They will be closed for services to the public until the first of the year.

Our “Pets at the Rec” program is off to a 3 for 3 start in getting our featured pet adopted after a “hard” day at the C.L Simon Recreation Center. Our featured pet this week is Gary, a two year old Cur mix with a very sweet and friendly disposition!

See all of our pets!

Staff contact: Theresa Jordan Animal Services Manager 936-569-2821

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